Maintenance & Automation Technicians (Travel Required)

Maintenance & Automation Technician Travel Required
Starting Location: Troy MI
Shifts: Seeking for all shifts - 1st 2nd 3rd

Position Overview

We are seeking Maintenance & Automation Technicians for a travel-based position. This role starts in Troy MI and requires candidates to be open to travel and possible relocation for the duration of the assignment. All three shifts are available. This is a hands-on technical role supporting production by maintaining and troubleshooting automated systems including robotic welding cells and mechanical and electrical equipment. The ideal candidate combines mechanical expertise with electrical and robotic programming knowledge to ensure optimal equipment performance and production efficiency.

What to Expect

• Position starts in Troy MI withtraining prior to deployment
• Candidates must be open to travel and possible relocation
• All three shifts are available -1st 2nd and 3rd

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment including mechanical electrical pneumatic and robotic systems
• Monitor quality safety and efficiency standards on the production floor
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and plant housekeeping standards
• Manage incident reporting and root cause analysis for equipment-related issues

Automation & Robotics

• Troubleshoot repair and program robotic systems primarily Kawasaki with some ABB
• Modify robot programs teach points offsets move creation and perform TCP verification
• Execute minor fixture adjustments and shimming
• Support MIG projection and resistance weld process adjustments under engineer direction

Technical

• Use schematics to troubleshoot and repair control systems drives motors sensors I/O blocks and valve stacks
• Troubleshoot HMI systems PLCs (ladder logic) and other control components
• Conduct basic to intermediate offline robot programming (RoboCAD RobotStudio)
• Perform electrical wiring and installation tasks including circuit breaker and panel wiring

Requirements

• Must be open to travel and relocation for the duration of the assignment
• High school diploma or GED required;
• Technical associate degree or certifications in mechatronics industrial maintenance or automation preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Industrial Maintenance
• Kawasaki / ABB experience preferred
• Knowledge of robotics industrial electrical systems PLCs and welding technologies
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics
• Strong mechanical aptitude troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to obtain forklift and aerial platform certifications
• Must be able to wear required PPE including steel-toe boots and hard hats